Gutters

Information on styles of gutters used in construction of low-rise buildings.

Drip Edge: Is It Really Important on a Metal Roof?

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By Sharon Thatcher Drip edge is a no-brainer for asphalt roofs, and is now required by most building codes. But what about the use of drip edge on a metal roof? We asked CertainTeed (www.certainteed.com), which now makes a metal roofing system called Matterhorn, for their recommendations in this question-and-answer sequence:...

Capitalize on Gutter Protection

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By Sharon Thatcher Don’t Miss Out on This High-Margin Add-On Are you a roofer looking to add a high-margin product to your offering of add-ons? Jim Ealer, Midwest Enterprises, maker of the E-Z-Gutter Guards brand (www.e-zgutter.com), says gutter protection is the most profitable install product in the building envelope, and one...

Englert RainPro Now Available In Black

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Englert, Inc. has announced the availability of its revolutionary gutter system RainPro in black. The Englert RainPro Design Series gutter is the only gutter on the market today, with the capacity of a 6” gutter, and a unique design that makes it look no bigger than a 5” gutter. RainPro complements...

Mazzella Cos. Acquires New Tech Machinery

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Mazzella Cos. has acquired New Tech Machinery (NTM) of Denver, Colorado. New Tech Machinery is one of the leading manufacturers of portable rollforming equipment in the world. To date, NTM has sold machines in over 40 countries. NTM manufactures the finest portable rollforming equipment for the metal construction industry. “The reputation...

Englert Service Centers To Hold Customer Appreciation Days In April

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Field Service Centers at four Englert, Inc. locations will be holding Customer Appreciation Days during April, offering special promotions and pricing on metal roofing accessories, gutter products, trim coil and the Englert brand gutter screens, MicroGuard and SureGuard. The annual open houses kick off Tuesday, April 7, at the Englert Field...

Gutter Opportunities Names Top 5 Products Of 2014

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Gutter Opportunities recently announced its Top 5 Products of 2014, chosen by the readers based on requests for information. Every issue the magazines’ editors offer manufacturers and suppliers a free opportunity to send product information and a photo, so they can highlight new and innovative products important to the gutter and...

Keeping Your Gutters Clean

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With so many options to choose from, determine what products are best for your project. Clogged gutters causes excess water and can ruin a home’s structure. Backed up gutters can cause major damage including cracked foundations, ice dams, mold, water damage and flooding. All can result in a hefty price tag...

Test Drive Englert’s New App at METALCON

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METALCON attendees visiting Englert Booth #806 can stop by and download the new Roofing App developed to assist metal roofing and gutter professionals. The Englert App provides PDFs of all Englert product brochures, installation animations of every Englert roofing profile and three handy roofing tools including a new Slope Finder enabling...

New features and highlights at 2014 METALCON

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METALCON is only weeks away and excitement is building about the many new ideas and opportunities it offers. The event is in Denver for the first time, its new education format combines classroom and exhibit hall sessions, interactive roofing competitions keep the action going in the exhibit hall, and the line-up...

Englert Roofing App Now Includes Coil Calculators

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Englert, Inc. has announced that its Englert Roofing and Gutter App has been updated to include two roofing coil calculators. These are mobile versions of the same coil calculators found on the Englert website and are expected to be useful to both contractors and architects alike when estimating the amount of...